Hi all, No problem Paul. In relation this year’s Birdlife Australia Victorian Twitchathon, I’ll organise the event this year. Given that a team is already running in Mildura this weekend, I’ll communicate with them – (see http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-14/bird-watching-race-twitchathon-victoria/5891380) and anyone else who’s also running this weekend. If it o.k, we might allow for a slight rule … Read more
Hi Birding Aus, Here is a copy of a message I just posted on the Victorian Birders facebook page. Perhaps it should go on the Australian Twitchers facebook page also, but I’m time poor at the moment, I’m guessing people will work it out. “I’ve received a few emails from tickers and dippers this week!. … Read more
Hi birders, Apologies first up, normally this weekend would be the Victorian Twitchathon, but I have had such a hectic and crippling travel schedule with work over the last three or four months at least, that I have not had a chance to organise this event or promote it. All I can say is that … Read more
Hi folks: If I am fortunate enough to return to Aus in 2015 I was hoping to visit the Grampians. I havent a clue where to stay at Halls Gap so was wondering if someone on here could recommend a spot. I was hoping for some sort of lodge with great views and good opportunities … Read more
1.10pm — 10 swifts speeding low & westward past the back door. 1.25pm — 20 swifts swirling at mid-height & drifting westerly. At the same time the local terrestrial birds became more active. The barometer only dropped a point, though. Today begins a four-day heatwave here. See the BOM “forecast” map at 1.30pm — http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDG00103.pdf … Read more